Housing Support Officer

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Lambeth Council Full time

**Housing Support Officer x 1 permanent**

**SO2: Starting salary £37,653 per annum rising in annual increments to £38,934 per annum incl LW.**

**Hybrid working**

We are looking for a motivated Housing Support Officer to join our exciting Housing Support Team. As a Housing Support Officer your role will be to adopt innovative solutions to sustain tenancies for the following Lambeth households:

- Welfare reform affected households across all tenures. (Bedroom Tax/ Benefit Cap)
- Vulnerable households
- Households in high arrears ad at risk of eviction
- Over 65 residents
- Care leavers

You will identify households that require extra support to maintain their tenancies. No two days are the same as you will be liaising and collaborating with a wide range of teams internally and externally all within a multi-disciplinary team. You will also work closely with the Council’s rents team (income team) in preventing potential evictions/ negotiating new payment arrangements.

You will be responsible for managing large and varied caseloads of often vulnerable customers who are at risk of losing their homes. You will liaise with various departments to resolve complex housing issues. This is an exciting opportunity to provide support to residents most affected by the cost-of-living crisis and general economic climate post COVID19. It is an interesting and varied role which would suit someone who enjoys supporting vulnerable residents.

Job Description and Person Specification

**Closing date: Sunday 21 May 2023 at midnight.
Lambeth is committed to Safer Recruitment and aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all.


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